1. Scriptable: Custom Widgets Using JavaScript
Scriptable lets you run JavaScript code on your iPhone. Since the app has support for widgets, you can either write your own widget or import widgets made by others.
We’ve already covered how to import widget code into Scriptable, which includes step-by-step instructions on creating widgets with transparent backgrounds too. So be sure to check that out first.
Once you’ve done that, you can look at some excellent custom widgets for your iPhone—all made via Scriptable. For more inspiration and examples of great new widgets, follow Scriptable on Twitter.
2. Widgy: Easy and Highly Configurable Widget Creator
Widgy is the best, totally customizable widget creator. We say this because it’s been used to create some truly stunning iPhone widgets, and it doesn't require advanced programming knowledge to use.
Once you open Widgy, you immediately see a few useful things: some basic pre-made widgets to get you started, a few lovely widgets made by the Widgy community, and buttons that allow you to import or create widgets.
3. Widgetsmith: Viral Widget Creator
Widgetsmith went viral after the launch of iOS 14 for two reasons: it was available at launch and it makes widget creation extremely easy.
This app may be a bit limited for some people because it can sometimes feel like just placing elements into preset templates. However, other apps fill that niche, and Widgetsmith’s ease of use is what makes it appealing.
Once you open the app, just tap any widget, then tap it again to open up the widget customization options. You’ll see various styles from simple calendars to one option that has your Apple Watch goals along with a picture from your photo album.
You can even change the look of your widgets with lots of theme options. But the best pre-made themes require an in-app purchase.
4. Widgeridoo: Lego for iPhone Widgets
You can think of Widgeridoo as Lego for iPhone widgets. It’s based on the concept of blocks that you can easily add or remove from your widget. Each of these blocks can be customized too, so you could potentially have a rainbow-colored widget with various data points such as battery percentage, number of steps walked, sticky notes, and much more.
You can also easily tweak the sizes of these blocks according to your preferences. Other customization options include the ability to open a URL after tapping any widget block, changing the font style, and altering the spacing between widget blocks.
Widgeridoo is a great example of an app that packs in a ton of features while still being easy to use.
5. Color Widgets: Excellent Pre-Made Widgets
One nice thing about Color Widgets is that you don’t have to do all the hard work yourself to make new widgets. This app comes with a bunch of stylish widgets that you can quickly add to your iPhone’s Home screen.
